View our Caregiver Resource Center Brochure
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View our Caregiver Resource Center Brochure
“I give so much, there’s little time left for me.” Do you provide CARE for someone? Help is available for YOU! Available on-line resources: www.nyconnectslivingstoncounty.org (Or call 1-888-443-7520) Caregiving…a journey you do not need to take alone! Caregivers are an important part of our health care system. Loved ones and family members are able to live at home longer with the support of a Caregiver. 29% of Adults: care for someone with significant health issues. 43.5 million Caregivers: care for someone 50+ years old. 14.9 million Caregivers: care for someone with Alzheimer’s Disease or other dementia. 53% of Caregivers: said their health had gotten worse due to caregiving, affecting their ability to provide care. www.alz.org www.caregiver.org www.nextstepincare.org www.learnnottofall.com Alzheimer's Community Education Series: offered by the Alzheimer’s Association in Geneseo and Dansville. Topics include: Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease, Managing Challenging Behaviors, Communication, and, much more! To register or arrange for in-home respite care during the class call: 800.272.3900 or go online: www.alz.org/rochesterny Services Provided by Noyes Health in partnership with Livingston County Office for the Aging Noyes Memorial Hospital 111 Clara Barton Street, Dansville, NY 14437 Mission We support and promote the health of our communities through compassionate, quality care. Vision To be our communities’ first choice and primary resource for medical and wellness promotion. Phone: 585.335.4358 Fax: 585.335.6980 E-mail: caregiver@noyeshealth.org Caregivers are persons who have accepted responsibility for caring for a vulnerable family member, friend or neighbor in the home. Caregivers may live with a loved one requiring assistance or may lend support to someone who is unable to live safely without the added support provided of a caregiver. Informal Caregivers may help with: Grocery shopping House cleaning Shopping or Meals Assist with Medications Bathing or Dressing Bathroom assistance Doctor visits YOU care for them and WE care for You... Caregiver Support Services: Information & Assistance Respite Care In-Home Companion Care: 4 hours once/week provided by trained aides and R.S.V.P. volunteers Respite Day Program: 1-2 days week in Mt. Morris & Geneseo take the time to care for themselves. There are resources available in Livingston County to help you along this journey. Counseling and Support Caregiver Support Groups Dansville and Geneseo Powerful Tools for Caregivers Education Program: 6-week educational program supporting caregiver needs Caregiver Resource Corners Local public libraries and Noyes Health Monthly Caregiver Newsletter Annual Caregiver Event in November Alzheimer’s Association Caregiving often calls us to lean into love we didn’t know possible. –Tia Walker, author Caregivers need to Provides education at local libraries and counseling services addressing: care planning, behavior issues, home safety, communication struggles, and more. Call local Office for Aging to make an appointment: 585-243-7520 Resource centers with brochures and other educational materials are located at: Noyes Health Services 50 East South Street, Rte. 20A Geneseo, NY 14454 Noyes Memorial Hospital 111 Clara Barton Street Dansville, NY 14437 Livingston County Public Libraries: Avon Caledonia Dansville Geneseo Lima Livonia Mt. Morris Nunda